Devil's Canyon

Area Status: Closed

Devil's Canyon south of Idaho Spring, CO offers a small network of roads for OHV opportunities. You must enter and leave at the same place. This road crosses several meadows and goes through an area that was burned in a forest fire several years ago. The area offers good views of Mount Evans, Devil's Canyon and Chicago Creek. Dispersed camping is also popular. Click here for more information about dispersed camping near Idaho Springs and Georgetown.

At a Glance

Usage:

Light

Restrictions:

The area is closed to motorized vehicles from December 15 -June 16 to minimize disturbances during the elk calving season.

Closest Towns:

Idaho Springs, CO

Water:

None

Restroom:

Practice Leave No Trace principles.

Operated By:

U.S. Forest Service

General Information

Directions: From I-70, take exit 240 in Idaho Springs south on Colorado Highway 103 for 10 miles. Look for wide shoulder area on right, turn left on NFRS 246.

Activities

Bicycling

SHOW

Mountain Biking

Devil's Canyon south of Idaho Spring, CO offers a small network of roads for riding opportunities. You must enter and leave at the same place. This road crosses several meadows and goes through an area that was burned in a forest fire several years ago. The area offers good views of Mount Evans, Devil's Canyon and Chicago Creek.

Difficulty Level:

Easy to Intermediate

Camping & Cabins

SHOW

Dispersed Camping

OHV Riding & Camping

HIDE

OHV Road Riding

Devil's Canyon south of Idaho Spring, CO offers a small network of roads for OHV opportunities. You must enter and leave at the same place. This road crosses several meadows and goes through an area that was burned in a forest fire several years ago. The area offers good views of Mount Evans, Devil's Canyon and Chicago Creek. Dispersed camping is also popular.